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Topic: 4 Speed Auto XT (Read 137 times)

I have never owned a auto Forester and few interesting characteristics became apparent with my first road trip in my 2011 XT. I would like to hear if these are standard or if I should worry. The vehicle has done 71000km and all services has been done by the dealers.

My question is slip. When using light throttle at speed and there is only the slightest incline the torque converter starts slipping. It is a constant balancing act on the throttle to get more torque on the road without the box shifting to 3rd while maintaining decent speed or heavy slip taking place. When it downshifts, it goes like a bat out of hell, only to change to fourth and start slipping again.

It locks up again when you lessen throttle or when you approach higher revs (+- 3500), but this is approaching seriously illegal speeds. It also locks up on very light throttle on a level road.

Is this the norm, or am I just to heavy footed? I would love to use the motors amazing torque without this constant slip.